Robert J. Roark

Born to Clifford And Marie Roark on February 14, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI. Reunited with his loved ones on December 5, 2021, the 20th Anniversary of his wife’s death.

Preceded in death by his parents, brother Clifford, sisters Marie, Dorothy and Betty. His wife Carolyn, son Ronald, sister in law Mimi, and brother in laws Vince, Rudolph and Robert.

Robert is survived by his daughters Linda Bolger (the late Edward), Kelly (Daniel) Thiemer, and son Daniel. Further survived by his sisters in law Jeannie (Lyle) and Judy (Paul), and brothers in law Thomas (Judy) and Kenneth. Adored grandpa to his 8 grandchildren, Stephanie, Joseph, William, Zachary, Ali, Austin, Kimberly and Samantha. Equally adored uncle to his nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Visitation Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 9:30 AM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3100 S. 41st St., Milwaukee, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Entombment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 3801 W. Morgan Ave., Milwaukee.

Robert’s family wishes to thank the staff at Brookdale Senior Living and Compassionate Care Hospice for their amazing care for our Dad the last 2 years. Angels are truly among us.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project United of WI. (www.woundedwarriorunitedwi.org)

Our wonderful Irishman will be greatly missed… until we meet again Dad, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.